Welcome to the
Township of Assiginack. The purpose of this website is to provide current
information to the residents and guests of the historic Township of Assiginack.
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The Township of
Assiginack is located on the eastern portion ofManitoulin Island, bounded by
Georgian Bay to the east and Lake Manitou to the west. The main community,
Manitowaning (the first
European settlement on Manitoulin Island), is nestled in a picturesque bay side
setting off Highway 6 South between Little Current and South Baymouth. The area
of the Township encompasses 205 square kilometers, with a road network of 132
kilometers.